push-bikes

variants also push bicycles
plural of push-bike, British
as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars the vicar riding his sturdy push-bike used to be a common sight around the village

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Noun
  • There's been a major increase in the use of e-bikes and scooters among young people, older adults, and delivery workers, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The program includes teacher training and certification, an eight-lesson curriculum, 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes, pedal conversion kits, student helmets and an instructor bike.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Rohrbough, a financial adviser and small-business owner elected in 2022, emphasized public safety, traffic and regulations for electric bicycles.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The concierge can arrange morning canoe outings, paddleboarding, beach tennis, and weekend yoga classes; bicycles are also available for rent to ride along the waterfront.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Push-bikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push-bikes. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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